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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment
his Department has made of the potential benefits of using blockchain technology to
store information on (a) food safety and (b) animal welfare; and if he will make a
statement.

<p>Defra has been looking at how blockchain technology is already being used within
the food and farming industries to improve data transparency and efficiency for suppliers,
processors and consumers.</p><p> </p><p>We have also undertaken a ‘proof of concept’
project to explore how blockchain technology could be used to improve traceability
of food throughout the supply chain. This will contribute to our wider work looking
at how blockchain technology could bring benefits across Defra’s policy areas, including
for food safety and animal welfare.</p>

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment
he has made of the potential merits of introducing a registration and licensing system
for animal sanctuaries and re-homing activities.

<p>In reviewing the licensing systems for dog breeding, pet sales and other animal
activities in England we considered extending the licensing requirement to animal
sanctuaries and re-homing centres. We were not provided with evidence that such operations
need to be regulated in the same way. We support the work of the Association of Dogs
and Cats Homes who have developed sector guidance for dog and cat rescue and rehoming
centres which we endorse.</p><p> </p>